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Kape vs Horiguchi

Last updated: 2026-06-30

Jun 20, 2026 · UFC APEX · Las Vegas, USA · UFC

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Manel Kape avenged his 2017 loss to Kyoji Horiguchi, stopping the Japanese veteran by TKO in the third round and calling for a flyweight title shot.

Mixed martial arts action inside the cage
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Riley Johnson · Public domain
WINManel Kape
Kyoji Horiguchi

Kape def. Horiguchi — TKO R3 (2:42)

Key points

  • Manel Kape stopped Kyoji Horiguchi by TKO at 2:42 of round 3.
  • A rematch of their 2017 RIZIN GP final, which Horiguchi won by submission.
  • Kape called for a UFC flyweight title shot in his post-fight interview.

Fight card

Report

In the main event of UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas on June 20, 2026, Manel Kape avenged a nine-year-old defeat, dropping Kyoji Horiguchi with a right hand and following up until the referee stepped in at 2:42 of the third round. The win pushed Kape's case for a shot at flyweight champion Joshua Van.

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